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CF-TZT c/n 20506 Japan
2 seat dive bomber first flown in 1942
Engine: 1300hp(970kW) Mitsubishi Kinsei 54
Length: 33’5.5”(10.19m)
Height: 10’11”(3.32m)
Wingspan: 47’1.5”(14.36m)
No.built: 1017
Range: 970miles(1560km)
Cruising speed: 190mph( 305kmh) Empty weight: 5772lb(2618kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 8377lb(3803kg)
Val was the code name given to the Aichi D3A by the allies during World
War 11. Derived from the earlier D3A1 (470 built) first flown in 1936
and powered by a 1080hp(810kW) Mitsubishi, the D3A2 saw active service
in the Pacific theatre and towards the end of the war was used as a
Kamikaze aircraft. A number of wrecks were salvaged in the 1960’s and
rebuilt to flying condition and at least one, which was rebuilt in
Canada, remains active in the US. |
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